History A Level

Applications Open - 21st November 2025

Closing Date for applications is Friday 13th February 2026.

Applications are still welcomed after the February closing date, and we will still try to ensure that each person's subject options are possible.

Entry Requirements - Please see our prospectus for grades needed

How to Apply -

ALL applications are to be made via KentChoices - if you do not have log in details, please speak to your school. If you are applying from outside of our area or an Independent school please email ccvioffice@ccgrammarschool.co.uk

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Closing Date for applications is Friday 13th February 2026.

Applications are still welcomed after the February closing date, and we will still try to ensure that each person's subject options are possible.

What is the course about?

The A-Level syllabus is an engaging and relevant course which covers a range of topics from 19th and 20th Century British, European and World History. Year 12 will focus on 20th Century German and Italian history. Year 13 will focus on a broad investigation exploring political, social and economic developments in Britain from 1780-1928. Students will complete a coursework assignment exploring an historical controversy of their choice.

For whom is the course suitable?

The course is suitable for any student who has interest in the past and/or who likes to engage with complex, controversial and emotive issues. The key entrance requirements that students need are a grade 6 in GCSE History as well as enthusiasm, a good work ethic and an enquiring mind. A number of candidates have picked up history in Year 12 despite not having a GCSE and have performed very well at A-Level. We recommend these students have a grade 6, or above, in English Literature.

Teaching Methods and Homework commitment:

All lessons focus on key examination related questions. In lessons students will be expected to complete written, reading and discussion based tasks and assignments. Whilst teacher input is paramount the students are encouraged to develop their independent study skills. Core homework assignments will consist of exam-style essays, research and reading tasks.

What could I go on to do at the end of the course?

History is one of the most respected academic subjects amongst universities enabling you to study any subject at university including Law, Philosophy, English and even Medicine and its associated sciences, as well as History itself. Career opportunities associated with a history degree are varied such as Law, Media, Banking and Business sectors. For some professions it is the actual study of the past which is deemed important, for others it is the method of study, breath of outlook, ability to handle and analyse evidence, understanding of motives, cause and effect which make the historian an attractive asset in the job market.

Method of Study and Assessment:

A Level Course

Paper 1 – Germany & West Germany 1918-1989

Political changes, opposition, economic and social shifts in the period engaging with the historical controversy 'How far was Hitler's foreign policy responsible for the Second World War?'

Paper 2 –The Rise and Fall of Fascism in Italy 1911-1946

Examining the collapse of liberal Italy and the rise and dictatorship of Mussolini

Paper 3 - Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain 1780-1928

Examining specific aspects of British political, economic and social history culminating in 'depth' investigations.

Coursework - An investigation which examines, explains and analyses conflicting historical interpretations of a topic of the student's choice.

Examination

Paper 1: Germany 2 hours 15 minutes - 30% of A Level

Paper 2: Italy 1 hour 30 minutes - 20% of A Level

Paper 3: Britain 2 hour 15 minutes - 30% of A Level

Coursework 20% of A Level

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